Hogwarts Homecoming

"I owe you a favor, Potter!"

Looking at the confused expressions of Potter and Granger, Theodore said something with shame and anger, and then hurried back to his father with an egg and a piece of pumpkin pie.

"I'm a little confused--"

Harry retracted his gaze and looked at Professor Lockhart nearby, who was staring at Theodore who was leaving with resentment.

As if blaming him for taking away his food.

As his eyes wandered around, many prisoners seemed to cast their eyes here unintentionally.

"Avalon Prison is comparable to Azkaban in one respect--"

Lockhart rolled his eyes because of the egg, and he said breathlessly,

"The food here is simple and rationed. We are only allowed to eat meat twice a month. Most of the time, they only provide dry buttered bread, boiled potatoes and a little fruit!"

No wonder these prisoners are malnourished!

It seems that the prison requires prisoners to meet the standards of ascetics?

"No one has any suggestions, Professor Lockhart?"

Although caring for the rights of prisoners made Hermione feel a little awkward, she couldn't help but look at Lockhart with concern.

"Oh, we can't!"

Lockhart stuffed pie into his mouth angrily, staring at Mr. Barry on the ridge of the field,

"The guards eat the same food as us, and they don't eat meat once a month. In this place, the best food is the eight-eyed spiders!

I saw with my own eyes that they used the cows shipped to the island to feed the spiders. Of course, they dare not deduct the food of these damn spiders, otherwise, they will kill each other, eat the corpses of their companions, or use us as snacks!"

Harry and Hermione looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes.

In theory, the Ministry should not lack this budget.

They built such a prison in this place and hired so many guards. The gold they spent was a sky-high figure. Why should they deduct on food?

"In my opinion--"

Lockhart licked the oil stains on his fingers and said indignantly,

"The Ministry of Magic just wants us to suffer a little!"

Hermione pondered.

This is not impossible.

Most of the people imprisoned here live a life of luxury when they are outside, but they are willing to commit crimes.

And many hard-working farmers and workers are forced to breathe and have to launch a parade in Diagon Alley.

Thinking about it this way, these prisoners should indeed live a poor life.

Although the sun here is not scorching, there is always a refreshing breeze in the fields.

But after half a morning of hard work, every prisoner was sweating.

A spider team came out of the prison building with a load on their shoulders and delivered food to the prisoners.

"In order to better experience life in prison, you will eat the same food as the prisoners at noon today--"

Professor Brian said with a smile.

Each of the young wizards received a metal plate, and the plate contained--

"Two sandwiches with some butter, a boiled potato the size of a fist, and a banana--"

After receiving lunch, Harry and Hermione walked aside. After picking and choosing the food on the plate, Harry sighed and looked at the prisoners squatting in the field to eat.

"I understand what Professor Lockhart means. It can indeed fill your stomach, but oh--"

Harry wanted to say that it was not very nutritious.

But then he thought that he was discussing a group of extremely evil prisoners, and the miserable life they deserved was what they deserved, so he shut up.

"Objectively speaking--"

Neville heard Harry's sigh, he ate potatoes, jumped over a ditch and walked over,

"For prisoners, the environment here is already good enough."

Harry and Hermione both nodded.

There is no doubt about this. Let alone places like Azkaban, even the Exeter Magic Prison reported in the newspaper some time ago, judging from the photos of the past that appeared in the newspaper, the environment there is far inferior to Avalon Prison.

"My father told me--"

Cedric and his girlfriend also came over. When facing Harry, Qiu Zhang still looked a little embarrassed, but Harry smiled at Qiu Zhang calmly, and then subconsciously looked for Ginny's shadow in the scattered crowd.

As if they had a telepathic connection, Ginny was also looking at Harry. After meeting Harry's gaze, she pursed her thin lips and ran over naturally.

"Before the establishment of Avalon, the Ministry held an internal top-secret meeting, and Professor Brian told the Ministry's senior management some ideas for establishing Avalon Prison--"

Cedric said in a respectful tone,

"Some people think that prisoners should not be too lenient, and Professor Brian explained that the purpose of establishing a prison should not only be punishment, but also have the purpose of discipline.

In this way, when the prisoners return to the magical society after serving their sentences, they will have the possibility to reintegrate into society and start a new life.

And places like Azkaban Prison will only force prisoners who may have reformed to become evil thugs!"

Including Harry and Hermione, the little wizards all showed a look of realization.

"So, how can they determine whether a prisoner has really reformed?"

Harry frowned,

"Teacher Lockhart, tell me that as long as they behave well here, they may get a reduced sentence. If, oh, they obey the discipline here just to reduce their sentence and their nature has not changed, let them return to the magical society faster."

"The guards will know if they have truly reformed—"

Luna tilted her head and said in an ethereal voice abruptly,

"They can see if the prisoner is getting better."

Everyone looked at Luna in surprise and were silent for a moment.

After lunch, the prisoners have half an hour to rest. After that, they need to continue working until the sun sets before returning to the prison for dinner.

Theodore didn't touch his lunch. He left the food to his father, and Daphne also gave the food to Theodore.

"Remember what I said, Theodore--"

The students have other visits in the afternoon, and they have to say goodbye to this group of 'normal' prisoners.

Before parting, the father and son held hands and looked at each other in the field.

"Don't resent Amosta Brain, the wizarding world will eventually usher in his era. Remember, do the right thing!"

Seeing that the spiders did not prohibit Theodore from leaving food to Old Nott, Hermione hesitated and gave Lockhart the remaining potatoes and bananas on the plate.

"Feel sorry."

This great liar who had deceived countless people finally showed some gratifying remorse. He lowered his head, not daring to look into Hermione's eyes.

"I think I must have disappointed you very much, Miss Granger--"

call.

Hermione took a deep breath,

"Reform well and strive to be released from prison as soon as possible, Professor Lockhart. I will look forward to your new book."

Hermione said, then turned and left, while Lockhart stood in the muddy field, holding the potatoes and bananas given by Hermione in his hands, looking at the backs of the departing little wizards, and stood there for a long time -

On the way back, the little wizards became even more silent, with deep thoughts hidden on each of their faces.

When he stood in front of the gate of Avalon Prison again, Professor Brain suddenly stopped. He turned around and looked at the students, with a frightening chill on his face.

"You can choose whether to participate in the next trip."

The little wizards blinked and stared at Professor Blaine, Neville gasped and raised his hands,

"What are we going to witness next, Professor Brain?"

"death penalty."

Amosta's lips moved slightly, and he softly uttered a word. (End of chapter)